Untitled
1934
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1934
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a cluster of dark, rounded shapes in the center, like a tight bouquet of flowers. To the right, long, thin leaves fan out in sharp lines. The whole thing sits against a light, plain background. The artist used soft shading to make the shapes look three-dimensional, even though it’s just charcoal on paper. The dark forms stand out clearly against the light area. Look up scumbling to see how artists create texture with charcoal like this.